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Federal Judge to Rule on Transgender Athletes' Participation in N.H. School Sports

A lawsuit challenges New Hampshire's new law barring transgender girls from competing on girls' sports teams.

Advocates for transgender youth rally outside the New Hampshire State House, in Concord on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
The families of Parker Tirrell, left, and Iris Turmelle filed a lawsuit on August 16, 2024, challenging a New Hampshire state law that bans them from playing on girls' sports teams at their public high schools.
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Overview

  • Two transgender teens filed a lawsuit against New Hampshire officials over the new law.
  • The law, set to take effect Monday, prohibits transgender girls from joining girls' sports teams.
  • Plaintiffs argue the law denies equal educational opportunities and violates federal law.
  • The judge will decide whether to grant a temporary injunction allowing the teens to play.
  • The case highlights ongoing national debates over transgender athletes in school sports.